Van Metre Oaklawn Terrace Apartments L L C — Worst Landlords

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One of the worst landlords in Ward 1. Ranked #3 in the ward by total fines assessed.

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Repeat Violations

Violation types cited 3 or more times across this landlord's properties.

Cracked plaster, holes, or water damage 29 $17,774 2021–2025 1

Interior structure not in good repair 15 $18,518 2024–2025 1

Interior surfaces unsanitary or in poor condition 14 $8,648 2023–2025 1

Smoke alarms missing — sleeping rooms 13 $31,854 2021–2025 1

Windows or doors not weathertight 12 $7,414 2023–2025 1

Unsanitary bathroom or kitchen fixtures 11 $6,827 2024–2025 1

Unsafe stairs or walking surfaces 10 $12,114 2021–2025 1

Failure to maintain every window, other than a fixed window, in an ... 7 $4,311 2024–2025 1

Building

1 3620 16 th Street NW Oaklawn 82 161 $147,958 May 2025

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Violation and fine data from DC Department of Buildings open records. Fines shown are assessed amounts; DC does not publish collected amounts. "Last cited" is the date of the most recent violation recorded for each building.